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Games like Cortex

Looking for games like Cortex? Here are top tactical simulation recommendations with a horror and fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with WET, Strata or Runes.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Put your problem-solving skills to the test in Wet, a puzzle game where manipulating terrain and guiding water is the key to relaxing challenges and tricky trials. Raise and lower the land to create pathways and control where the water flows. Each puzzle presents unique challenges, forcing you to think creatively and strategically in the beautiful, calming landscape. Perfect for puzzle lover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WET.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    A truly unique puzzle experience that embraces simplicity, elegance, and challenge. Strata paints a simple yet challenging puzzle game onto a sophisticated canvas of color and sound. Test the limits of your brain by completing complex weaves of color to solve the puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strata.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Runes is a unique puzzle game where you need to arrange the marbles in each and every level to match the picture in the upper-right corner. The less moves you use to do that, the more stars you'll earn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runes.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Cube Zone is a frenetic puzzle game! Think fast, match the color patches on the board or drop them all before you reach the end! it may seem easy at first, but we guarantee that our different maps and varied mechanics will put you to the test! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Zone.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    LineWay is a concise style and easy-to-handle puzzle game, its goal is to connect all bricks into one line, and based on that, there are many different functional bricks to form varied challenging game levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LineWay.

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  6. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 384 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Lines Infinite is a Numberlink-based puzzle game involving finding paths to connect colored tiles in a grid. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lines Infinite.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    67% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Using your keyboard to move, you need to clear your path to exit by stepping in every available tile just once. How long will you take to beat the 60 levels? Most of them have more than one way to finish. “illie” is a tile based puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Illie.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    72% User Score Based on 640 reviews

    Lines X is a Numberlink-based puzzle game involving finding paths to connect colored tiles in a grid. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lines X.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Elastrix is a physics-based puzzle game. Place bouncy bands to guide the Trix through 60 levels, and help them to their goal of being the greatest circus attraction the world has ever seen! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elastrix.

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  10. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    95% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Remember turning the living room into your own railway kingdom? Experience a bit of that magic with Teeny Tiny Trains - Build tracks, flip switches, and dodge playful obstacles to guide your trains home. Features: - A cozy, diorama-style ambiance inspired by childhood spaces - Thoughtful puzzles with relaxing vibes – no timers, just fun - Unlockable toy trains to collect - A retro-style arcade c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teeny Tiny Trains.

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  12. Solve hand-crafted puzzles across multiple mechanics: from single-solution challenges and word-based doors, to strategy levels with companion robots, diamond-collecting mazes, and cryptic clue-based conundrums. Features: Creative, rewarding word-based puzzles 'Challenging words' hidden among levels Optional, progressive clue system Built-in dictionary Includes Level editor Relaxing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spell Slide.

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Containment is a turn-based, minimalist strategy game about managing the growth of bacteria. Use antibiotics to keep their power under control as you work towards containment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment.

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    13%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    20% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Fallen Cube is a puzzle game where you should in any way deliver the red cube (or cubes) to the destination, which is green or purple marker. You will be given several removal points, after spending which you will be able to clear the way for the red cube to the marker. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Cube.

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  16. 45%Game Brain Score
    45% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    You control a ball that attracts all kinds of cubes but try only to collect the white cubes to finish the levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vacuum Ball.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Qop 4 is a minimalistic puzzle which goal is to get the cube to finish using 4 directions in space. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to qop 4.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 314 reviews

    In this puzzle, you only have to draw one continuous line. There are 96 puzzles on "Normal"-mode and 96 puzzles in "Time"-mode. Each puzzles can have many different solutions. This is game is Steamworks integrated with achivements, badges, trading cards and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akin.

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  19. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Block collide is a relaxing puzzle game with a minimalistic art style. Move the blocks in the right order so they won’t collide with each other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Block Collide.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 200 reviews

    Brain Break is a minimalistic but not simple puzzle game. The object of the game is to move all the cubes to their positions of their color. It's not as easy as it sounds! The player can push one cube at a time, but not pull it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brain Break.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,802 reviews

    Klocki is a relaxing and minimal experience. Loaded with a lot of different puzzle mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to klocki.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    100% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 1 reviews

    Circuit Dude is a top-down, tile-based puzzler with 100 levels. Help Circuit Dude build his ultimate secret invention by plugging in chips, moving blocks, rotating walls, and much more. You can even create and share your own challenging levels with the built-in level editor! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Dude.

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    13%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    17% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    In this game you have to shoot in the brain with a cannon-bitcoin, you can hold out as long as possible, various bonuses will help you !!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bitcoin VS Brain.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Ros - is a logical game game. You must hold the ball before moving to the next level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROS.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    Knights is a minimalist puzzle game based on a single chess piece, the titular knight. A simple enough to pick up and relaxing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KNIGHTS.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Welcome to Blockwick 2 – a world of jumbled blocks and colorful shapes. It’s up to you to unscramble the blocks and connect the colors. The game introduces a slew of new block types – entangled blocks, sticky blocks, caterpillar blocks, and more. Play through more than 300 puzzles of increasing difficulty and illuminate the glyphs for an extra challenge. From the creators of Aqueduct, Orba, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blockwick 2.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    This game is a puzzle with the unique gameplay and minimalist control using 2 buttons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Up and Down.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    The best new puzzle game around is ready to challenge you! Are you ready to take on the 30 levels of Fake Colours? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fake Colors.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    76% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Help the young plumber hold the water in the right direction as fast as you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Plumber.

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  33. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Colorgrid is a puzzle game about mixing colors in a Lab. Find the correct positions for your lasers and mirrors to get the right mix of colors in each material. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Colorgrid.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    78% User Score Based on 338 reviews

    Mini Settlers is a minimalistic city builder! Settle islands, construct cities, and design efficient logistic networks to fulfill your buildings' needs and fuel population growth to adventure into new worlds Build your buildings and factories to harvest resources and create new ones to expand your cities and industrie Build a well-connected network of roads, trains & ports between your Factories a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Settlers.

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  36. You are contracted by Blue Billy Bear to create fusions of different items, and to manage the sizes of them in this puzzle adventure to prevent overflow! Strategically match, fling, and fuse many creative and new fusions to gain more score.  Challenge using new fusions to conquer the leaderboard. How many new fusion combinations can you create? Those who experiment will be rewarded with higher sco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fusion Fling.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    Based on Lights Out gameplay, WayOut goes beyond that and brings great variety of level shapes and mechanics into it. Each level has the same goal - switch off all tiles using the least amount of moves. Test limits of your brain by perfecting each puzzle. Let your mind be your guide in meditative and relaxing, yet challenging, journey. According to Zen philosophy, game has minimalistic UI - no ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WayOut.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 44 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Fresh technical drawing aesthetics meet elegantly designed logic challenges in this minimalist puzzle title with just a dash of color. A logic puzzle game, reky marries an elegance of design with an architectural minimalist aesthetic to create an experience that is fresh, stylish and satisfyingly challenging. Using the one finger touch controls, the player interacts with the different puzzle elem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reky.

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  39. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    Square Keeper is a puzzle game, based on a card system, where each card gives the player the possibility to execute different actions, like a sword swing, shooting with a bow or simply walking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Square Keeper.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    68% User Score Based on 226 reviews

    Simple, minimalist and difficult. Two Digits is a perfect blend between insanity and happiness. You are given 9 numbers less than 100, and all you have to do is to choose two subsets with the same sum. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Two Digits.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    POG - cute, minimal physical puzzle. The player's goal - to keep the star-block on the star-platform for few seconds in order to pass the level.In POG:- 50 levels- Minimalistic art- Achievements- Relax music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POG.

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  42. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Layers is a puzzle platformer that has a unique twist. A level is made of up the 2 different layers which can interact with each other in certain ways. Use this interaction to solve the puzzles and get all the characters to the exit doors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layers.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 342 reviews

    Ichi is an easy to play but challenging one button puzzle game. Don't be deceived by the game simplistic look, it’s a braintwister for sure! Collect golden rings by rotating objects, using teleporters, breaking blocks and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ichi.

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  45. Jewel Venture is an exciting puzzle game that takes match-3 gameplay to new heights! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jewel Venture.

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  47. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 516 reviews

    Logic Bombs is a logic puzzle game where you use deductive reasoning to tackle 160 puzzles about bombs. The same core rules apply to every puzzle so prepare to delve deeper into a realm of pure logic where your understanding will be put to the test. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logic Bombs.

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  49. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    A minimalist and relaxing experience. Challenge yourself to move pieces to assemble a safe path for your car and collect all the items on the way, while listening to a relaxing soundtrack in a totally minimalist environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Car.

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  50. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 430 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 7 reviews

    It's time to get carried away with the deliriously fun, bloody physics-based construction puzzler packed full of creative challenges, sports and bloody disasters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When Ski Lifts Go Wrong.

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